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membrane

[mem-breyn] / ˈmɛm breɪn /
NOUN
covering layer
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However, maintaining the right balance requires additional proteins embedded in the lysosomal membrane.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

"By combining a scalable membrane layout with precisely engineered nanofluidic channels, we achieve highly efficient osmotic energy conversion and open a route toward nanofluidic-based blue-energy systems."

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

Three essential proteins drive the movement of peptidoglycan building blocks across the bacterial inner membrane: MraY, MurG, and MurJ.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

Flippases such as MurJ move molecules by alternately exposing them to each side of the membrane without forming a permanent opening.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

A sharp egg tooth on the top of its beak pierced the inner membrane, and its nostrils pushed into the pocket of air at the top of the egg.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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